PRODUCT FACT SHEET
webMethods ActiveTransfer
Managed File Transfer Solution
Any file, any size, always
delivered on time
Are you still relying on Key Benefits Features
non-secure FTP for file • Gain a consolidated, easy-to-use platform Exchange files securely and reliably
to exchange files irrespective of the size— webMethods ActiveTransfer is a Managed File
transfers? Can you easily delivery guaranteed Transfer (MFT) software solution that enables
report on what files have • Automate, simplify and speed up you to send and receive files of any size both
internally and externally.
been sent or received? Does interactions with suppliers, customers
and business partners of any size Your trading partners need only standard
your system alert you when file transfer tools, such as a Web browser,
• Secure data when communicating with
an important file transfer any trading partner using secure protocols to exchange files with you. That means you
can add new suppliers quickly to your extended
fails? • Meet regulatory requirements with security, enterprise or B2B network. Files are encrypted
auditing and reporting capabilities for security. And, because the software provides
Use webMethods • Consolidate on one Integration platform file acceleration out of the box, it makes it
for your B2B and MFT needs suitable for handling large file transfers over
ActiveTransfer instead for long distances.
• Easy to use—no proprietary clients or
fast, secure and reliable protocols required Built on the proven webMethods Integration
Server, webMethods ActiveTransfer is fully
exchange of large files inside integrated with the webMethods suite,
and outside your agency. enabling you to replace antiquated and
non-secure file transfer systems with a
consolidated, easy-to-use platform.
You’ll gain centralized management and
control of all file transfer activity. Gain visibility
into the state of critical file transfers to discover
Public Internet MZ Trusted Zone and resolve file transfer issues as they happen.
Best of all, incoming files can automatically
trigger business events, such as ordering and
Public
Public Cloud
Cloud Priv Cloud
Private
invoicing, to speed up processes.
ActiveTransfer ActiveTransfer
Gateway Server
Suppliers Legacy Systems
Logistics Providers Linux ®, UNIX ® & Windows ® Servers
webMethods ActiveTransfer centralizes the external and internal file transfers into one solution providing visibility and control.
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Product Fact Sheet | webMethods Active Transfer
Support for secure file-transfer protocols Full auditing and reporting
Trading partners need only standard tools such Control and manage inbound and outbound
Used for: as a Web browser to exchange files with you. file transfers. With webMethods ActiveTransfer,
That’s because webMethods ActiveTransfer you can monitor users, transfers and files on a
• Managed file transfer
comes ready to support Web browsers and FTP central console. You’ll have centralized access to
• Intra-company file transfer clients. Transfer files using HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, logs and detailed reports for all transferrelated
FTPS, SFTP, SCP and WebDAV. events. Real-time alerts notify you immediately
• B2B file transfer of any glitches for faster problem resolution.
Encryption and security
• Big data file transfer Count on complete data security and support Integration with the webMethods Suite
for the world’s most stringent encryption Built on top of webMethods Integration
standards. webMethods ActiveTransfer provides Server, ActiveTransfer enables secure and
mechanisms to encrypt data at rest using AES reliable exchange of documents providing
or PGP standards. From securing the DMZ to MFT functions. The MFT features are
filtering rogue IP addresses, webMethods complemented by the integration services
ActiveTransfer provides best-in-class security provided by webMethods Integration Server,
features. Granular role based access to files enabling ActiveTransfer to invoke services and
ensures the security of your information and messaging capabilities as needed.
helps you comply with regulatory mandates,
such as SOX, GLBA, the U.S. Patriot Act and Checkpoint restart
HIPAA. Checkpoint restart detects when a connection
drops and resumes the transfer at that exact
point until completed—no manual intervention
required! This help you assure that files, such as
orders and invoices, were delivered as intended.
It also helps you meet Service Level Agreements
(SLAs) and avoid penalties.
Schedule and event-driven transfers
Powerful scheduling options and folder
monitoring capabilities enable complete
automation of file transfer processes. Jobs
can be configured to run at specified times
removing the dependency on ‘cron’ based
schedules. Folder monitoring allows the
server to monitor any directory and trigger
file operations based on filename criteria
and/or age of the file.
Active- Active-
Transfer Transfer
Tunnel Server
webMethods ActiveTransfer accelerates file transfers utilizing full bandwidth to overcome network latency. File transfers are
accelerated over HTTP (TCP/IP) which is a much more firewall friendly protocol compared to UDP.
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ABOUT SOFTWARE AG GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS
Software AG Government Solutions is dedicated to serving the U.S. Federal Government and Aerospace and Defense communities with massive-scale and
real-time solutions for integration, business process management and in-memory computing. Our flagship products are webMethods, Terracotta/Enterprise
Ehcache, ARIS and Apama. The company’s highly effective “special forces” approach to solving complex IT challenges quickly and efficiently is embraced
across our customer base as a prove it first and prove it fast means for minimizing risk associated with IT investments. Headquartered in Reston, VA,
Software AG Government Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software AG USA with more than 30 years of experience with the federal government.
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